Xavier Guesnu, new Managing Director of Lafarge France

Xavier Guesnu is appointed Managing Director of Lafarge France as of February 27. He replaces François Petry who decided to pursue his career outside the Holcim group.

Previously Managing Director of Holcim Poland since 2018, Xavier Guesnu has driven a revitalization of operations in this country, resulting in a strong improvement in industrial performance and the completion of strategic acquisitions. It has also initiated a sustained decarbonization program for activities, today positioning Poland among the most decarbonized countries in the Holcim group, also at the forefront of Carbon Capture projects.

For Xavier Guesnu, Managing Director of Lafarge France: “I am very happy to join the Lafarge France teams, and to continue with them the ecological transformation of the French leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions. Acceleration of circular construction, modernization of industrial processes, new low-carbon cements, CO2 capture and recovery projects... all these exciting initiatives allow us to lead the race towards the decarbonization of construction. »

Knowledgeable expert on the French market, with extensive experience within the Holcim group

Xavier Guesnu began his international career at Legrand then in the field of strategy consulting in France where he joined Bain & Company in 2005. Five years later, he joined the Holcim group as head of strategic business development and mergers and acquisitions.

Xavier Guesnu then held operational management positions, first in Eastern Canada as Managing Director from 2013, then as Chairman and CEO in Poland.

Of French nationality, Xavier Guesnu is 49 years old. He holds an engineering degree from the École des Mines de Paris.